Shimon Peres
Israeli Foreign Minister
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View Timeline →Israel's First Space Probe to be Launched to the Moon
Israel is set to launch its first spacecraft, Beresheet, to the Moon, making it the fourth country to achieve this feat. The mission is backed…
Details Released on the Espionage Charges Against an Israeli Minister for Iran
Gonen Segev, a former Israeli energy minister, has been arrested and charged with espionage for Iran after allegedly providing sensitive information to Iranian intelligence since…
Netanyahu: Israel Has No Interest in War with Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel does not seek war with Iran but accused Iran of changing regional dynamics and lying about its…
Netanyahu Emphasizes the Need to Reform the JCPOA in Phone Call with Macron
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu urged French President Macron to reform the JCPOA in light of Trump's conditions for extending sanctions relief. This reflects ongoing tensions…
Israel Tests a New 'Ballistic Missile System'
Israel has tested a new ballistic missile system, reportedly with nuclear capabilities, as part of its ongoing military advancements. The launch, described as successful, raises…
Jerusalem Post: Preventing an Israeli Attack on Iran Was Peres' Effort
The Jerusalem Post reported that Shimon Peres played a crucial role in preventing an Israeli military attack on Iran between 2009 and 2011, despite pressure…
Escalation of Street Attacks in Israel Coinciding with Biden's Visit
Street attacks in Israel have intensified during U.S. Vice President Joe Biden's visit, leading to casualties and raising security concerns. The attacks, carried out by…
Israeli Officials Did Not Congratulate Nowruz This Year
This year, Israeli officials did not send any Nowruz greetings to Iranians, breaking a long-standing tradition. This absence of acknowledgment reflects the strained relations between…
Senior Israeli Military Officials' Opposition to Attacking Iran's Nuclear Sites
Ehud Barak revealed that senior Israeli military officials have consistently opposed military action against Iran's nuclear sites due to fears of severe consequences, including potential…
Possibility of Israeli Military Attack on Lebanon Over Water Division - 2002-10-16
Lebanon has initiated a water pumping project from the Wazzani River, which has prompted Israel to threaten military action. The project aims to supply water…
Palestinian Supporters Protest Outside Shimon Peres' Speech in Johannesburg - 2002-09-03
Approximately 100 Palestinian supporters protested outside a college in Johannesburg during a speech by Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres. The protests escalated into clashes with…
Concentration of Israeli Forces on the Gaza Strip Border - 2002-05-10
Israel is mobilizing troops along the Gaza Strip in response to a suicide bombing that killed 15 Israelis. The operation aims to target terror centers,…